Rivermaya - Bye Bye Na Chords

Bye Bye Na
 
Tuning: Standard

Intro Lick:

E|----------5--------------------|---------------------------------
B|----5-7-8----8-7-5----5--7-8-5-|---------6-----------------------
G|-5-----------------5-----------|----4h5—-------------------------
D|-------------------------------|7h8------------------------------

Verse:C-Am-F-G
   C    Am        F       G          C    Am     F-G   C        Am
   Eto na ang gabi na ikaw ay aalis at iiwan mo ako    sa lahat ng gabi
     F    G                C   Am     F-G
    Ito ang ayaw dumating sana ay umaga na


Refrain:F-G
    F                          G                      F
   Tatawagan mo pa rin ba ako susulatan mo pa ba ako tayo pa rin bang 
 
   dalawa kahit....

Chorus:C-F
     C       F          C             F
   Babye na aalis kana babye narin ba sa ating alaala

Verse2:C-Am-F-G
   C      Am    F                G             C  Am     F-G
   Meron kang makikitang mas higit pa sa akin pag ikay malayo na


Bridge: C-Am
        C     Am        C          Am        C        Am
   Wag mong lilimutin na andito lang ako hawak ang larawan mo

Chords:
C-010230
Am-0122
F-012033
G-330023


How to play "Bye Bye Na" on guitar

Intro Lick:
- Begin with a melodic lick played on the higher strings, focusing on precision and timing.
- The lick sets an emotional tone, so play it smoothly to establish the mood.

Verse Chords:
- Use the chord progression C, Am, F, G throughout the verse.
- Strum these chords with a gentle rhythm to complement the song's reflective lyrics.

Verse Strumming Pattern:
- Adopt a strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up for each chord to keep the rhythm engaging yet soft.

Refrain Chords:
- Continue with F and G for the refrain, where the lyrics question the future of the relationship.
- This part of the song should be played with a slightly increased intensity to highlight the emotional uncertainty.

Chorus Chords:
- Switch to C and F for the chorus, which deals with the finality of saying goodbye.
- Use a fuller strumming pattern here to bring out the emotional weight of the chorus lyrics.

Bridge Chords:
- The bridge simplifies to just C and Am, allowing a moment of introspection.
- Play these chords softly, reflecting the nostalgic and comforting message of the lyrics.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the intro lick, which can disrupt the song’s emotional set-up.
- Not adjusting the strumming dynamics between the different sections, which can make the song feel flat.

General Tips:
- Ensure that each chord transition is clean, especially in the faster changes between F and G.
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the song; adjust your playing style to match the lyrics' sentiment.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "Bye Bye Na" is a heartfelt goodbye song, expressing the sadness and nostalgia of parting ways.
  It captures the struggle of letting go while holding onto memories.